GULLANE, SCOTLAND – Zach Johnson is the leader after 18 holes of the 2013 British Open at Muirfield.
The 37-year-old American carded a five-under 66 as one of the golfers that hit the course early in the day, then watched as the score held up as conditions got dry and fast later in the day.
Rafael Cabrera Bello of Spain and 56-year-old Mark O’Meara are one shot back at four-under. India’s Shiv Kapur briefly took the lead in the afternoon by going -6 through seven holes, but finished his round at three-under.
Phil Mickelson carded a two-under 69 in the early part of the day. Tiger Woods matched that score in the afternoon session.
Here are reactions from the some of the players at the top of the leader board after the opening round.
(Zach Johnson says he’s happy he got his round done early)
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(Johnson says the key at Muirfield is simple)
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(Johnson on his confidence)
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(Johnson on his putting)
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(Tiger Woods says he’s happy with his two-under round)
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(Tiger talks about the grind at Muirfield)
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(Tiger says course conditions were difficult in the afternoon)
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(Phil Mickelson knew it was going to be tough in the afternoon)
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(Phil says the course was set up too hard)
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(Phil on being lucky to play early)
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(Mark O’Meara is happy with his first round)
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(O’Meara says he’s been close to winning)
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(Rory McIlroy knows he’s been struggling)
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